The common image people may have of a lab worker likely includes one wearing a lab coat, gloves, a face mask, and protective eyewear. Each of these are critical pieces of PPE for lab settings, though not all may be necessary for every task. Depending on the type of work being performed, PPE selection may include:
A lab coat, PPE for Body, A lab coat, lab jacket, or disposable isolation coverall or gown to be worn whenever chemicals or biological materials are handled.
Hand Protection, Gloves, such as disposable gloves in chemo-rated latex, PVC materials or nitrile formulations, should be worn whenever handling hazardous materials, even in small quantities. No chemical-resistant glove protects against all chemical hazards so it is important to select the appropriate glove for each task.
Eye and face protection are extremely important when the lab worker is working in a lab to guard against hazards that could cause eye or facial injury. Safety glasses and goggles provide protection against impact injury, while goggles designed for chemical splash protection are necessary for handling chemicals.
Disposable medical protective coverall
Disposable isolation gown
Disposable latex gloves
Disposable nitrile gloves
Medical isolation face shield
Medical isolation eye shield
Disposable face masks
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